ErAl6Fe6 is an erbium-aluminum-iron intermetallic compound, representing a rare-earth metal alloy system that combines the lightweight character of aluminum with iron reinforcement and erbium's high-temperature stability properties. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics that are primarily of research and development interest, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and reduced density are competing design drivers. The erbium content suggests investigation into oxidation resistance and creep performance at elevated temperatures, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established superalloys and titanium-based systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2216 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.352 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4060 | eV/atom | — |